Rubbing of pedal crank by road shoe

[Fifelad]

To my horror I noticed some of the paint on my spanking new Orbea pedal crank was rubbed off, which I am convinced has been due to my left shoe occassionaly rubbing of the crank, and perhaps when Ive been missing the pedal as I get used to the new road pedals and shoes as I frantically pull away from lights !! I have subtly adjusted the cleat but to stop it getting any worse anyone know if you can get that clear tape that is often on bikes on the areas near the chain ? or I will just get some silver gaffer tape. Was going to just get some spray paint to cover up the exposed metal also thoughts folks?

 

[NormanD]

This is the stuff you need, but shop around you can buy it cheaper

 

[Fifelad]

Cheers Norman how did I not think of this ?? !! I work in aviation too ! not engineerring but refuelling will try and scrounge some! Have you had a similiar experience?

 

[NormanD]

Yes scuff marks on the cranks is quite common I should think with SPD type pedals and shoes, I've marked mine a few times twisting my foot out

 

[Fifelad]

Yes scuff marks on the cranks is quite common I should think with SPD type pedals and shoes, I've marked mine a few times twisting my foot out

Think thats been it as twisting same way with right foot is away from the crank !

 

[HLaB]

I've got collapsed arches or whatever they call it, and if I forget to wear my insoles I get an excessive amount of crank rub, even with them though I still get it to a degree (but not as much), I could push my cleats in further, foot out further but my knees are happier where they are.

 

[Fifelad]

I've got collapsed arches or whatever they call it, and if I forget to wear my insoles I get an excessive amount of crank rub, even with them though I still get it to a degree (but not as much), I could push my cleats in further, foot out further but my knees are happier where they are.

Better saving the knees bud !

 

[HLaB]

Better saving the knees bud !

Yip, that was my conclusion

 

[Furkz]

seen this tape on eBay recently in matte too

 

[Fifelad]

seen this tape on eBay recently in matte too

Cheers for info

 

[Fifelad]

Managed to get some silver coloured metal tape, its used to repair bits on aircraft surfaces excellent stuff!